Comparison

DigiDecoder vs Ham Imaging

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DigiDecoder

This application decodes and encodes various ham radio digital modes in real-time. It automatically recognizes signals, displays them with an animated waterfall, and supports sending SSTV images, CW, FT8, and Packet messages.

Highlights
  • Real-time digital mode decoding
  • Automatic signal recognition
  • Animated waterfall display
  • SSTV image encoding
  • CW, FT8, and Packet message encoding
  • Bluetooth and network TNC support
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DigiDecoder is a universal ham radio digital modes decoder and encoder. Use the built-in microphone or connect an audio cable directly for better input quality. One app for all the signals! The correct digital mode is automatically recognized and decoded in real time with an animated waterfall display. Quickly encode and send beautiful SSTV images, plus CW, FT8, and Packet messages. Bluetooth and network TNCs for Packet are supported as well. Try DigiDecoder free for 7 days. After the trial, continue with an affordable monthly subscription, or unlock lifetime access with a one-time purchase (a few months' worth). Nothing is charged during the trial and you can cancel anytime. Currently supported modes (more to come): SSTV: Robot 8 BW - 160×120 Robot 12 BW - 160×120 Robot 24 Color - 160×120 YCrCb Robot 24 BW - 320×240 Robot 36 - 320×240 YCrCb Robot 72 - 320×240 YCrCb Scottie S1 - 320×256 RGB Scottie S2 - 320×256 RGB Scottie DX - 320×256 RGB Martin M1 - 320×256 RGB Martin M2 - 320×256 RGB PD50 - 320×256 YCrCb PD90 - 320×256 YCrCb PD120 - 640×496 YCrCb PD180 - 640×496 YCrCb PD240 - 640×496 YCrCb PD160 - 512×400 YCrCb PD290 - 800×616 YCrCb Packet: AX.25 1200 - AFSK Bell 202, 1200/2200 Hz FX.25 1200 - AX.25 + Reed-Solomon FEC AX.25 300 - AFSK 1600/1800 Hz FX.25 300 - AX.25 300 + Reed-Solomon FEC IL2P 1200 AFSK - Bell 202 + RS FEC IL2P 300 AFSK - 1600/1800 Hz + RS FEC IL2P 300 BPSK - 1500 Hz DBPSK + RS FEC Weak Signal: FT8 - 8-tone GFSK, 15s periods FT4 - 4-tone GFSK, 7.5s periods JS8 - Keyboard-to-keyboard, FT8-based modulation WSPR - 4-FSK beacons, 2 min periods Narrowband: RTTY - 45.45/50/75 Bd CW/Morse - 5-55 WPM Olivia - 8/250, 8/500, 16/500, 16/1000, 32/1000 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ham Imaging

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Ham Imaging is the picture side of amateur radio. Hold your phone to any receiver's speaker and watch slow-scan television pictures decode live, or transmit your own with your callsign printed on them — no interface box, no cables, no computer. RECEIVE • Live SSTV decode straight from your radio's audio through the device microphone • Automatic mode detection from the VIS header — leave it on Auto and the picture just appears • 20 modes decoded and encoded: Scottie 1, 2, 3, 4 and DX; Martin 1, 2 and 3; Robot 12, 24, 36 and 72; PD 50, 90, 120, 160, 180, 240 and 290; and Wraase SC2-180 • A live tuning meter and signal-confidence readout so you can peak the audio before the picture starts • Slant correction for the small clock differences that make a picture lean • The picture paints in as it arrives — you do not have to wait for the end of the frame TRANSMIT • Send any photo from your camera or gallery as an SSTV picture • Optional overlay printing your callsign, grid and a free text line onto the image • Pick the mode to suit the band and the time you have • A progress bar tracks the transmission, and you can cancel at any point • Putting a signal on the air stays your decision — the app makes the tones, you key the radio GALLERY & LOGGING • Everything you receive or send is kept together on the device with its mode and UTC time • Share a watermarked copy anywhere • Clean export — a plain copy at 800 px, exactly the format ARISS asks for in award submissions • Copy an ADIF line to paste an SSTV contact straight into Ham Logging or your desktop logger • Delete a single picture or clear the whole gallery. Nothing is ever uploaded BUILT FOR THE SHACK • Works fully offline — decoding and encoding never need an internet connection • Light and dark themes, adjustable font size, weekly tips and in-app version history • Your callsign and grid stay on your device • No account, no ads, no analytics and no tracking PERFECT FOR • Operators working the HF SSTV picture nets • Anyone chasing ISS / ARISS SSTV events and award submissions • Shortwave listeners who want to see what those warbling tones actually are • Newcomers who want to try SSTV without buying an interface • Clubs demonstrating amateur radio to visitors and students PRIVACY • Your callsign, grid and email are stored only on your device. • No account, no sign-up, no ads, no analytics SDKs, no advertising ID and no tracking of any kind. 73 de A41UX Yousuf AL Balushi — Unixeer, Oman

Screenshots

DigiDecoder4 screens
Ham Imaging4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ham Imaging at none against DigiDecoder's 3. Ham Imaging also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DigiDecoder's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DigiDecoder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ham Imaging asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigiDecoder ships an update every 4 days, Ham Imaging every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DigiDecoder versus Ham Imaging: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigiDecoderHam Imaging
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz SkierkowskiYousif AL Balushi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DigiDecoder

Subscriptions1
  • DigiDecoder Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • DigiDecoder TrialFree
  • DigiDecoder Lifetime$8.99
None

Ham Imaging

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DigiDecoder free?
DigiDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ham Imaging free?
Ham Imaging is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DigiDecoder or Ham Imaging have ads?
Neither DigiDecoder nor Ham Imaging shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DigiDecoder or Ham Imaging?
DigiDecoder ships an update every 4 days, and Ham Imaging every 11 days. Most recently, DigiDecoder was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ham Imaging on October 14, 2026.

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